summarize

Summarize content from URLs, videos, articles, transcripts, PDFs, and local files.

1|Updated Mar 6, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/zhcndoc/openclaw --skill summarize-zhcndoc

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/zhcndoc/openclaw/tree/main/skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zhcndoc/openclaw --skill summarize-zhcndoc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Long-form content from URLs, videos, articles, transcripts, PDFs, and local files can be time-consuming to read; this skill produces concise summaries or transcripts to save time and boost understanding.

Core Features & Use Cases

Summarizes content from the web, documents, and media into bite-sized outputs.
Transcribes spoken content from YouTube or other videos when needed.
Quick-start friendly: generate a summary for a URL or file with a single CLI command.

Quick Start

Summarize a URL or local file to produce a concise summary in seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions about summarize

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I summarize a YouTube video or podcast transcript quickly?▼

To summarize a YouTube video or podcast transcript, the Skill extracts spoken content and generates concise outputs. It transcribes media when needed and applies flags like --length to control summary size for quick insight extraction.

Can I extract text from a PDF or local file without generating a full summary?▼

Yes, you can extract text from a PDF or local file without a full summary by using the --extract-only flag. This processes the document to output the raw text content directly, bypassing the summarization step.

What is the best way to summarize web pages and URLs from the command line?▼

The best way to summarize web pages and URLs from the command line is using this Skill's CLI tool. It takes a URL as input and produces a concise summary in seconds, supporting model selection to tailor the output.

Does this summarization tool support JSON output for integration into other workflows?▼

Yes, this summarization tool supports JSON output for workflow integration via the --json flag. This structures the summarized content from URLs, videos, or PDFs into a machine-readable format for downstream applications.

How do I control the length of summaries generated from articles and documents?▼

You control the length of summaries generated from articles and documents using the --length flag. This allows you to specify the desired conciseness of the output when processing URLs, PDFs, or local files.

What file formats and content sources can I summarize with this CLI tool?▼

You can summarize content from URLs, videos, articles, transcripts, PDFs, and local files with this CLI tool. It converts long-form web pages, YouTube videos, podcasts, and documents into concise outputs.